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Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown fly, April, Suffolk, UK => Rhingia rostrata

Posted by Martin Cooper on 03-05-2014 22:23

Any suggestions of the identity of this fly with a distinctive "snout" would be appreciated.

Best wishes,
Martin

Edited by Martin Cooper on 04-05-2014 07:53

Posted by Sundew on 03-05-2014 23:37

It is a Syrphid, a Rhingia, and probably R. rostrata. Try the key http://web.archiv...n_key.html.
Regards, Sundew

Posted by Martin Cooper on 03-05-2014 23:44

Thanks Sundew! I'll check it out. :)

Posted by Martin Cooper on 04-05-2014 07:53

Thanks again for the ID Sundew and the link to the key. I've taken a look at these and at the Stubbs and Falk Hoverfly book and agree with R rostrata based on the lack of any sign of a black margin to the tergites.